Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the We Elevate You Foundation in support of their networking events and programs.
We Elevate You is on a mission to help create generational wealth for BIPOC entrepreneurs by providing access to essential business resources, like equitable funding, human resources, industry know-how, facilities and equipment, and professional support.
The Elevate mixers are vibrant events with opportunities for networking and learning through sessions and live dialogues. These are oriented to provide both inspiration and guidance to rising BIPOC entrepreneurs, ages 18-30.
Support from Columbus City Council will support personnel, supplies, and services costs associated with the fall mixer event. No funding from this grant agreement will contribute towards food and beverage costs.
Emergency legislation is required to provide timely support to We Elevate You, as the foundation has already hosted their first mixer event this fall.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the We Elevate You Foundation in support of their spring mixer event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, We Elevate You Foundation is on a mission to create generational wealth for BIPOC entrepreneurs through mentorship and professional support; and
WHEREAS, We Elevate You Foundation catalyzes the creation of new, thriving businesses through their services and event; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council seeks to promote local entrepreneurship and pathways to good-paying jobs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City Clerk's Office in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the We Elevate You Foundation to e...
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